| Violation Item
| Demerits
| Violation Description
| CDI | R | VR |
|
|---|
|
20
|
0
|
Proper cooling time & temperatures |
Yes |
No
|
No |
3-501.14(A) Quickly cool cooked foods within 2 hours from 135F to 70F; and within a total of 6 hours from 135F to 41F. -P. For more information please visit: http://meck.co/FoodSafety or view our training videos at the following weblinks: What are TCS Foods https://youtu.be/bRvqAETDjQU and Cooling Food Safely https://youtu.be/P6x8b1ZVOxU. Observed small container of brown rice from 3/17 at 43 F inside lowboy reach-in unit. PIC stated that it was left inside since previous day. CDI - Product voluntarily discarded. |
|
22
|
3
|
Proper cold holding temperatures |
Yes |
Yes
|
No |
REPEAT: 3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41 F or less. -P. Observed multiple foods in cold holding > 41 F. See temperature chart. PIC and employee present stated that the products at sushi cold holding units were taken out of walk-in cooler (WIC), prepped and placed in refrigeration prior to EHS arrival. Products from prep unit also originated from WIC; these items were taken out of cold holding to prepare orders for lunch. Raw chicken product in prep unit found inside separate metal bowl above fill line inside unit. Product inside lowboy reach-in had not been used since 3/17. CDI - EHS educated PIC on maintaining foods at 41 F; product from 3/17 voluntarily discarded and remaining foods were taken to walk-in freezer for rapid cooling to < 41 F. |
|
23
|
0
|
Proper date marking & disposition |
Yes |
No
|
No |
3-501.17 Date mark/label all TCS foods that are ready-to-eat once opened or prepared and held more than 24hrs. -Pf. For more information please visit: http://meck.co/FoodSafety or view our training videos at the following weblinks: What are TCS Foods https://youtu.be/bRvqAETDjQU and Date Marking Food Safely https://youtu.be/BOPsSNUajYs. Observed opened container of half & half. Product last use date confirmed as 3/17. CDI - Product date marked. |
|
33
|
0.50
|
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control |
Yes |
No
|
No |
3-501.15 Quickly cool foods. Use methods such as open/vented shallow pans, large ice baths and active stirring. Cold air must flow around product to remove the heat. -Pf. For more information please visit: http://meck.co/FoodSafety or view our training videos at the following weblinks: What are TCS Foods https://youtu.be/bRvqAETDjQU and Cooling Food Safely https://youtu.be/P6x8b1ZVOxU. Observed multiple TCS foods cooling tightly covered and in large portions inside sushi display case and walk-in cooler. Refer to temperature chart. Sushi display products had been prepped, wrapped and placed directly in refrigeration for today’s services. Large portions of product in walk-in cooler (broccoli) had been steamed at 11 am, placed into metal container, partially covered and left inside walk-in cooler. CDI - EHS educated on proper cooling methods. All products separated into smaller portions, uncovered and taken to walk-in freezer for rapid cooling to < 41 F. |
|
38
|
0
|
Insects & rodents not present; no unauthorized animals |
No |
No
|
No |
6-501.111 Keep the premises free of insects, rodents, and other pests. Observed several small flies present in premises. |
|
39
|
0
|
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display |
Yes |
No
|
No |
3-305.11 Store food in a clean, dry location, not exposed to contamination. Keep at least 6 inches above the floor. Observed 1x container of oil on floor below cook line. CDI - PIC relocated item to shelving. |
|
47
|
0
|
Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used |
No |
No
|
No |
4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Observed 2x split gaskets at lowboy reach-in unit. Repairs needed. |
|
49
|
0
|
Non-food contact surfaces clean |
No |
No
|
No |
4-601.11(C ) Keep non food contact surfaces of equipment clean to avoid build up of dust, food residue or debris. 4-602.13 Non food contact surfaces of equipment shall be cleaned frequently to preclude accumulation of soil residues. Observed thorough cleaning needed on exterior surfaces of microwave, underneath grill and vents at hood system. |
|
56
|
0
|
Meets ventilation & lighting requirements; designated areas used |
Yes |
No
|
No |
6-403.11 (A) Areas designated for employees to eat and drink, shall be located so that food, equipment, linens, single service/use items are protected from contamination. Observed employee foods stored with retail foods inside upright reach-in unit II. CDI - PIC relocated to assigned employee storage area. |